Thomas Lang drum cam with Paul Gilbert "massive Monster Medley"

This is drum cam footage of Paul Gilbert's 40-minute medley of 52 songs from his career thus far. This was the opening song of the 2016/17 "I Can Destroy"- world tour. Serious Power Trio: Paul Gilbert on guitar, Pete Griffin on bass, Thomas Lang on drums.
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[@beardmay6531]

And they said that he has got no feeling. Amazing stage presence, feel and skills.

[@MikeB-oo9bj]

Ppl are dumbasses. If it's not their favorite drummer and being that Thomas' skill is pretty much higher than ANYONE (and I'm a huge Donati and Mangini fan) there HAS be something for them to make up why he isn't as good as (fill in the blank) drummer.

[@thinktank8389]

Mike B I agree 100%. Let me ask you. Ive tried to like Mike M. But after him pulling out that Drummers magazine during a crappy solo was IT!! The appitimy of the ego. Lets be totally honest. Since his time with DT. He gotten very lazy, doesnt even do many fills now, he just have up hard work. And everyone has noticed DM starting to fail often on stage. Even Petrucci is missing notes due to drumming not laying on top of him like with Portnoy. So Mike M. Allowed EGO to destroy DT. Who would have imagined this?? Well, many people warned them about his ego. But they said he knoes Mike P. And our song's. That'll go down as what caused DT to fail!!!! Answer: Mike Mangine. He's contributes nothing. Please listen to last show before getting defensive. Cheers.

[@lincthomas7178]

no, that's mangini your refereeing to

[@DavidOakesMusic]

@@lincthomas7178 Exactly. Mangini thinks that the intro to When The Levee Breaks would sound just as good if every note was exactly the same velocity and exactly on the beat. WRONG.

[@markdemell3717]

I never ,ever listen to [THEY] ,the majority is all ways wrong.

[@MM-ig1iv]

If you get to play with Paul Gilbert, you're not only good. but have to be one of the best!

[@gsauce132able]

Guitar player here, as my Jazz music instructor would say 'too many notes'. Love Thomas Lang and Paul Gilbert. Super precise and clean. Phenomenal musicians here.

[@jamsjr44]

My favorite guitarist of all time with one of my favorite drummers, doesn’t get much better than this!

[@Drum4life]

Not sure who disliked this and all the negative comments but it’s obvious you don’t know drumming. This is an art and this performance here is one of the greatest masterpieces today performed by one of the greatest drummers on this planet!!! I’ve been watching Thomas for a long time now and have learned so much even after being a drummer for 30 plus years!!! Keep rocking big T!!! Feeling every second of your drumming such an inspiration!!!!!!!!! 🤘🤘🤘

[@robertboyle8822]

Sad people

[@dazza3115]

Thomas Lang is really great here amazing playing. He is one of my favourite drummers to watch along with Jonathan Sugarfoot Moffett.

[@markdemell3717]

I just recently discovered Moffet ,I like him a lot.

[@vitorandremirandarosa8057]

Thomas, you are unequalled.

[@motivationnation6969]

I met Thomas at a Long Island Drum Center drum clinic. He is THE REAL DEAL! Thanks Bro! Giovanni MotivationMusication

[@jonashenricson4067]

I can say this with all of my heart and soul that you, Thomas is one of the best drummers in the world. Knowledge of the rudiments and practicing is really key to this kind of playing. Maybe one day I can be as good as you are.

[@larrytate1657]

Thomas is a God on drums. Never seen someone who can play with their feet with the control he has. He can play rufiments with double kick while accepting certain notes of his desire.

[@larrytate1657]

* Rudiments, accenting

[@markdemell3717]

@@larrytate1657 I can play better than Thomas ,problem is ,only when I'm asleep .

[@dumpygoodness4086]

@@larrytate1657 and yet ALL he has to do is add "IS THE DRUMINATOR" to become more famous ! THOMAS LANG is... THE DRUMINATOR!!

[@dumpygoodness4086]

@@larrytate1657 TRAGIC STORY: over 20 years ago I designed a drumkit with 20 foot pedals (!).... but even more innovative was that each pedal had TWO parts, so the BALL of your feet triggers a different drum than your HEEL does! You can hit both with ONE foot, or go back and forth tween heel and ball!! SO the 20 pedals were 40 different percussion or drums! but I only designed it and didn't have the money or resources to build it!

[@jamesoconnor9711]

Freaking awesome I’m a drummer 70 years old Lang is a monster one of the best out there!

[@ThomasLang00]

Thank you!

[@kruchas]

Listen to Paul Gilbert, first with Marco Minnemann and now with Thomas Lang, two of the best drummers in the world

[@Nedwin]

To take Thomas on the tour, was the best decision Paul would have ever made. Great show!

[@ruckusmalone9419]

LVL 1000 self restraint on Thomas. I've never heard him play so simple and constrained. Well done !!!

[@dumpygoodness4086]

this is like a brain surgeon mopping the floors of the hospital up. total waste of TL's skills and imagination. I'm a drummer who simply refuses to play like this, b/c there are too many other drummers who can do it. I only like to play fun, creative,innovative drums that sound like no one else! Even cooler: I got a kid's drumkit and modded the fuck outta it (so everything is attached to the kick drum by cable ties etc!) and covered it in holographic tape....and I simply practice OUTDOORS all around society, from a walmart parking lot (we call this genre "Lot Rock" ha ha, when I jam with others outdoors) to near intersections to entertain ppl stuck at traffic lights for afew minutes! People of all walks go crazy for it, even thanking me for doing something different in this boring robot society. The other day a lady came up and gave me and my guitarist three 50 dollar bills! NOT BAD to get paid every day to learn your instrument, eh? EVERY musician should practice outdoors (in nice weather). it's paradise. and it's just a crazy bonus that lots of strangers will give me $20 bills to hear 1 minute of my creative drumming! AWWWW YEAHHHH!! (Every drummer who sees my more-efficient micro-kit [it even has a small glockenspiel attached to the kick!] has said "I want one!" b/c it takes me 30 seconds to set up my drums (!!) and i made that kit sound yummy, and they all realize "WHY THE F have I been practicing in a basement or attic or rehearsal space?" Plus, everyone with eyes and ears sees / hears my music! They love the super-efficiency!)

[@reverieofmusic436]

@@dumpygoodness4086 You sound 1000% full of yourself, and your story reeks of bullshit.

[@einarabelc5]

The cool thing about this is that not only you get to see Thomas but you know that right outside the frame is Paul Gilbert, it really makes you listen more.

[@dumpygoodness4086]

good point! like I can't WATCH an orchestra.... b/c it takes away the magic and brings the dynamic music down to earth too much. it's funny: sometimes SEEING the musician makes the music and notes clearer.... while other times NOT seeing the musicians makes the music and notes clearer (like listening to a song with out looking at the music video).

[@einarabelc5]

Thomas Lang has feeling(s) that no one else can understand!!!

[@noahwinslow2692]

This is Thomas in GIG mode! He’s doing exactly what he needs to do with extreme precision, but nothing insane like his solos! He has been one of my top 5 favorite drummers for 14 years! Amazing

[@999NINE99]

The monster chops are always talked about. Anyone else notice the incredibly precise timing that never falters from the first beat to the last?

[@robertboyle8822]

I want to meet Thomas just to shake his hand..he has taken drumming to a new level beyond understanding how a human can coordinate his body to do what he does...its scary

[@quantumsingularitystudios1772]

The Meinl's were sounding fantastic here. What a set! Great musicians.

[@candraadinatamahendra3157]

Warga +62 mana suaranya... Pak Dhe Lang mang top dah

[@Intercaust]

Finally TL plays something i can play! Thought it would never happen.

[@christianfrancisco3086]

love the fact that thomas can play out of this world chops and still love playing pockets and grooves

[@davemieze9021]

This is very satisfying for all Paul fans, and there is a shitload of Racer X going as well

[@paulysci925]

Thomas!!! you n todd sucherman are my favorite dudes when it comes to solid rock drums!

[@Riddim4]

It's nice to see you playing a killer band very band well, vs. seeing just amazing drumming.

[@DevzieRoblox]

Good fill, good sound, good technic....Awesome Mr Thomas Lang, Great drummer in the world #1

[@Altasys]

This one is a CHALLENGE for memory, as a fast learner, it blows my buffer

[@xbeast666]

Too cool. Best drummer on the Planet

[@stixnfeet7818]

I Love watching / listening to someone do what they were born to do and have such fun doing it!

[@ivansicaja624]

Amazing drummer! My option for Dream Theater. Greetings from Bosnia and Herzegowina.

[@zp1965]

Amazing Medley

[@sxtop]

Could watch this for hours. Great music.

[@MW-pv7rm]

All I want to know is how the F does he remember every note without cheat sheets? Thanks Thomas for always keeping me inspired. You are a monster on any drum kit.

[@thinktank8389]

M W he doesn't remember every note. After years it becomes pretty easy to pick up on the songs. His regular work is more complex, making this easy to recall. If you break th

[@wewewewa]

Drummerworld just posted a video of him explaining how he does it

[@karldegroot3131]

@@wewewewa Think I saw that, or, something like it, recently. He charts everything. German precision. No cheat sheets, per se. He was the guy for DT. Don't think he cared that much if he got the position. Good PR. Successful in his own wright. He's a monster. I'm simply a hobbyist.

[@pearldrummer7217]

Loving those cymbal sounds. Especially the big crashes.

[@MrPercussionPete]

So good to see Thomas play some straightforward big fat rock grooves, instead of hypercomplex polyrhythms that no-one understands.

[@citydrums7525]

Everything about this is outrageous...

[@garydownsouth1161]

Wow! what an amazing performance all the way around! 5 stars gents!

[@lockedandloadedsigns4424]

What's amazing is the first 2 songs they play are almost 35 years old!

[@mickgentry8128]

wow!! that was something else! Most amazing Medley ever!!!

[@renebriones9581]

wow gods talent to you Thomas!!!! your bless and you hard work sir !!!! it shows best drummer in the world in by book!!!

[@ironblud]

I wish Paul would play this medley for those who have never experienced it. Although, I also respect his decision to keep his set fresh.

[@Wg-zx5ve]

Kick ass drumming, serious foundation!

[@AmariLynn8]

You sir are cyborgs sent from the future to discourage all drummers 😂 🤙🇯🇲❣️

[@chrisdrumming3499]

Still and ever be one of my favorite hero - drummer in the world, love your work Thomas :-)

[@drummerw17]

Excellent Master!!!

[@thomasciancimino3826]

The G.O.A.T. of drumming.

[@victoelguerrero]

Him or Gavin for sure

[@JPGDrummer]

Great fill and solid rhythm section!!!!

[@semmmm6232]

Great guitar (and Thomas, of course)!!Juicy sound!

[@edidpro]

Every musician who plays with Thomas is lucky.

[@robinhughes4398]

My Husband knows Thomas Lang is a GOD of a drummer.

[@markdemell3717]

There is only one Creator ! People are so quick to GODIFY other people but,snub their noses at the ALMIGHTY ,UGH.He bleeds just like a real person.

[@jubankta1627]

Thomas is an incredible drummer,But not God,I for one would like to see him get in a band with real songwriters cause although this shows he can play a variety of styles and he is damned good at anything he chooses to play,But this seemed like virtuosos playing 4 bars of this 8 bars of that back and forth till everyone is nauseated no real oh shit moments cause every note was oh shit and that gets old!!Its sad to see such a talent never achieve what we all know he’s more than capable of!

[@markdemell3717]

@@jubankta1627 Well then you be sad for Thomas while he makes millions.Good grief ,find something to do.

[@tonypowell250]

@@jubankta1627 Thomas is great but Marco Minnemann plays this style much better.

[@normanwilmoth7404]

@@markdemell3717 chill out bud we understand he's just a man! She gets it to, that's just a figure of speech she was referring too bud. It's all good bud but just lighten up a little that's my advice,✌bro

[@tlkshowhst]

What a fucking great band. Lang and Gilbert are meant to play together!

[@JYL_DRUM_LAB]

i love thomas lang!!!

[@TheManglerPolishDeathMetal]

PERFECT COLLABORATION !!!

[@mamamia6925]

there was never a better drummer than this austrian !

[@stevenkoski228]

Virgil Donati is more intense.

[@pearldrummer4077]

Wow, he's like a machine. Incredible.

[@drumsanddrumming]

Mindblowing!

[@dani.julian]

This is unbelievable

[@leovigiloesparza7412]

Fácil y sencillo trabajo para éste monstruo de la bataca, muy buena actuación y gran gran desempeño de Thomas lang.

[@duaangka3466]

I love thomas & paul from Indonesia

[@thorndog100]

Did he say "Brighton " at the beginning??? I hope so because this would be Pauls 50th Birthday and I was there right at the front having my mind blown by some amazing playing from some amazing players. I was still buzzing a few days later. So glad to have experienced an amazing night....

[@johnnyrocks4103]

SIMPLY AMAZING

[@drummerw17]

Many of us have learned from the great Master Thomas Lang.

[@gregdes1385]

It's not just how he's doing it, It's what he's doing. Catching every phrase and note, masterfully. It's also great to see Lang out playing with a band on stage. Do you see the size of that BASS Drum!?

[@jorgepaul5049]

This guy its not human????? Speechless

[@MrBostonrobb]

Outrageous.

[@tannerscois4202]

God Thomas is such a beast

[@papeluchobaberobiberon741]

Thomas lang. The No.1 in the worl

[@BrandonGebbia]

I like your style here. Good job Master.

[@mattdelany6799]

Incredible

[@arthurkitchen9582]

To be to play Racer x songs live with Paul is one for the bucket list.

[@davidgoode7416]

Awesome!

[@joejackson2388]

So Good!

[@millerbeer01]

Brilliant.

[@millerbeer01]

By the way Thomas... at around the 11:00 mark and forward, in that red light, it looks like Conan O'Brien playing the drums lol

[@MrFchank]

Lang is one of the best there is. Amazing hands and feet!!

[@samuelsanchezbonsai1044]

Lang es uno de los bateristas más grandes del mundo y posiblemente de la historia. Pero con todo mi respeto hacia Lang y con todo mi orgullo de haber escuchado al magnífico Patt Torpey,he de decir que Torpey le daba kepchup a las canciones y te hacía sentir cosas que ningún otro baterista me ha hecho sentir. Era un baterista top que llenaba de matices todos con sentidos especiales y golpes fantasma que parecía que no existían pero sin ellos las canciones no suenan igual. No pretendo bajar de nivel a Lang,es magnífico. Pero escuchar a grandisimos bateristas como Lang,magini,pornoy,etc. Me hacen saber la suerte que he tenido de haber disfrutado de para mí el mejor baterista de la historia. Patt Torpey. Descansa en paz gran maestro e inspiración, baterista de bateristas y sonrisa eterna.

[@noahwinslow2692]

That’s a really nice Hoogah Baggah Hoogah Baggah in the beginning there

[@gneff52]

Killer! Hope they come to California

[@user-vm7io4df5c]

20:19 is just epic!!!

[@stevenkoski228]

Really surprised that Lang is a fan of heavy metal, Racer X in particular. He’s mostly involved with jazz, fusion & big band compositions, which are more technical than rock. This is merely a walk in the park for him, considering his talent level. Rock On Tom, it’s fun stuff.

[@NicholasSadlier]

Paul Gilbert: "Thomas is sick. Would you like to fill in tonight?" Me: "What a coincidence - I'm sick tonight too"

[@irena7777777]

First question: why is Paul Gilbert asking you? Second question: have you been tested for Covid 19?

[@NicholasSadlier]

@@irena7777777 er...... it was a joke

[@irena7777777]

@@NicholasSadlier I know it was. So was mine

[@dumpygoodness4086]

@@irena7777777 i just found out I have covid-20!! FUCK!!

[@97VobraOwner]

I miss Eddy but this really helps... outstanding.. mesmerizing!!

[@jerrylawrencedrums8224]

I actually enjoyed this.

[@parkermitcham9271]

The Racer X stuff is still wild!

[@Vigilant_Guardian]

drums need to be front and center stage with a musician like this.. let the guitars walk around him the bass behind the drums... a round about.... we need to be able to see this shsiii-stuff ,,, would be quite the treat..

[@thomasbrown6284]

musicians like Thomas lang, atma anur,deen castronovo they are mastrs of killer technique

[@jo-fhreycorpuz]

studio quality on live permformance.... damn

[@jo-fhreycorpuz]

super much better

[@TrevorNortondrummer]

ON FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@atmosphericsituation8764]

Como se puede ir tan sobrado y encima añadir detalles a los temas originales. Brutal como siempre Mr Lang!

[@GastonMalondra]

AMAZING

[@nashcell72]

Thomas is f*******...!!!! BEAST.... HE IS NOT A HUMAN....

[@ivanbarrios2804]

AWESOME!!

[@MentzArtPixLab]

Awesome !!!!

[@j.d.7208]

Ladies and gentlemen I give you the drumanator what a F N beast

[@Lukas-kh5gu]

unbelievable

[@junkandcrapamen]

Looks like he's having a great time.

[@fredrikbjork4987]

Fun to see!

[@matteocecchi3810]

bravo thomas

[@tonypowell250]

Thomas amazing as always but ffs Paul Gilbert is on fire here.

[@brizzx32]

Holy smoly its like 20 songs in 1.

[@ownedpwned1308]

Bizance que prato incrível.